What a place ! Bring me back to japan in one bite ! Def best sushi in portland from far !!Amazing !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Luisa Kowalczyk
Phenomenal food; relaxing, quiet, and unpretentious atmosphere; kind and welcoming people… overall a VERY special place. My spouse and I plan to come back regularly and I’m already excited for next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saba Battera, Assorted Sashimi, Roll, Eggplant Appetizer
Jennifer McGeorge
The sushi rolls were pretty good. The appetizer selection could be better. And for the price I'm not sure if I will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Noah W
Might be the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is incredible. It’s a fine-dining quality restaurant without the pretentiousness of that style restaurant. Just the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate S
Delicious from start to finish and wonderful, welcoming service. Dungeness crab miso, chawanmushi, and scallops to start followed by amazingly flavorful nigiri and rolls.
Life is short! Please treat yourself kindly and get a reservation to this place! I sat at the sushi bar and I really enjoyed watching the master chef skillfully prepare some exquisite food, every action was like carefully orchestrated! Not only did he have to create an edible delicacy out of chunky piece of fish, but also turn it into a piece of art, from selecting the plate, to adding all the fine details onto the fish, the subtle flavors and the harmony! And I got to watch it all happen in front of my eyes! This place is near where I live, so the situation is quite dangerous now, lol!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saba Battera, Assorted Sashimi, Maitake Mushroom Chawanmushi
We enjoyed an intimate experience at the bar. Chef Izumi-san and Shinji-san are friendly and willing to answer questions about sushi preparation. The nigiri is elegantly shaped and shari is well prepared (firm and gently seasoned). All neta were very tender and delicate and almost always at the perfect body temperature—the variety was pretty impressive given this restaurant is smaller and run by a very small team. The saba battera was remarkably clean and refined. The sake selection is reasonable and interesting for a place of this size. Feels like a true family run business where the quality is so high due to the talented chefs playing fully active roles behind all the cooking. KAEDE is now one of my favorite sushiya in PNW. 戻りたい！ほんとにありがとうございます?
WhitneyT
We love Kaede. As new parents, we struggled to get out of the house for dates. We found Kaede and have been faithful patrons since; we go almost once a month. The food is incredible (every bite is perfection). The service has set the bar so high. The ambiance is quiet, lit for the mood, and very intimate. We always sit and the bar and not only enjoy an excellent meal, but also meditative entertainment. I recommend Kaede to everyone.
NBT123
Life is short! Please treat yourself kindly and get a reservation to this place! I sat at the sushi bar and I really enjoyed watching the master chef skillfully prepare some exquisite food, every action was like carefully orchestrated! Not only did he have to create an edible delicacy out of chunky piece of fish, but also turn it into a piece of art, from selecting the plate, to adding all the fine details onto the fish, the subtle flavors and the harmony! And I got to watch it all happen in front of my eyes! I went by myself and didn't feel awkward at all! This place is near where I live, so the situation is quite dangerous now, lol!
Best sushi ever. We've been here multiple times and it's always spectacular. Impeccable service, delicate and balanced flavors. There's nothing else like it. It's honestly our favorite restaurant in Portland. If I could change anything I'd love for the jazz to be a little louder, and I wish they accepted reservations for more than two. But I respect their decision and wouldn't want larger parties to impact their ability to maintain quality. It's just such a special place we wish we could share it with more people.
Chris Streight
Excellent. I always prefer quality food and service over atmosphere, and this place delivers. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and some unique dishes to try. The atmosphere is just fine, but nothing special. My one critique is no ability to have a cocktail. Not a deal killer as I like sake, but it would be a nice option.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Sushi, Roll
Eric Dotson
Oh! My gosh! Incredible! Perfection! Atmosphere, service and the food; totally enjoyable! What a jewel! I have eaten at practically every Sushi Bar in this region, and bar none it's the best! But it's a little spendy, but worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KevinG
Excellent! Can't wait to come back to Kaede. Fish tasted very fresh, menu included fish choices not found at most sushi restaurants. Sushi was extremely delicious, ambiance nice and cozy, service was great!
Garrett
Kaede is quite simply the best sushi in Portland, and likely for many miles farther afield. My wife is originally from Tokyo and I lived there for a long while -- Kaede is the only sushi restaurant we've been to in Portland that looks, feels, and (most importantly) tastes like a Tokyo sushi restaurant. The fish--most of which are shipped in from Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market--are fresh and flavorful, with thoughtful additions from the chef that range from traditional to innovative (such as shiso leaf or pickled jalapeno). We generally pair one order (each) of the premium nigiri omakase with one or two sushi rolls (such as the Saba Battera) to make sure we leave nice and full, with starters like the Dungeness crab miso soup or kushi katsu (fried scallops) and desserts like the sake kasu tiramisu bookending our meal. Much like the fish, Kaede's extensive sake and beer menu includes several items imported from Japan, including Orion beer -- an Okinawan staple that is hard to come by in area restaurants (and that's actually priced well here given how expensive it is at the few local grocery stores that carry it). Last but not least, the vibe here feels straight out of Naka-Meguro or some other trendy Tokyo neighborhood, with thoughtful design touches, great ambience, and a welcoming staff. An absolute 10 out of 10, and then some. Gochisousamadeshita!
What a place ! Bring me back to japan in one bite ! Def best sushi in portland from far !!Amazing !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal food; relaxing, quiet, and unpretentious atmosphere; kind and welcoming people… overall a VERY special place. My spouse and I plan to come back regularly and I’m already excited for next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saba Battera, Assorted Sashimi, Roll, Eggplant Appetizer
The sushi rolls were pretty good. The appetizer selection could be better. And for the price I'm not sure if I will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Might be the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is incredible. It’s a fine-dining quality restaurant without the pretentiousness of that style restaurant. Just the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious from start to finish and wonderful, welcoming service. Dungeness crab miso, chawanmushi, and scallops to start followed by amazingly flavorful nigiri and rolls.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Sushi, Maitake Mushroom Chawanmushi, Miso Soup, Roll, Kaisen Roll
Life is short! Please treat yourself kindly and get a reservation to this place! I sat at the sushi bar and I really enjoyed watching the master chef skillfully prepare some exquisite food, every action was like carefully orchestrated! Not only did he have to create an edible delicacy out of chunky piece of fish, but also turn it into a piece of art, from selecting the plate, to adding all the fine details onto the fish, the subtle flavors and the harmony! And I got to watch it all happen in front of my eyes! This place is near where I live, so the situation is quite dangerous now, lol!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saba Battera, Assorted Sashimi, Maitake Mushroom Chawanmushi
We enjoyed an intimate experience at the bar. Chef Izumi-san and Shinji-san are friendly and willing to answer questions about sushi preparation. The nigiri is elegantly shaped and shari is well prepared (firm and gently seasoned). All neta were very tender and delicate and almost always at the perfect body temperature—the variety was pretty impressive given this restaurant is smaller and run by a very small team. The saba battera was remarkably clean and refined. The sake selection is reasonable and interesting for a place of this size. Feels like a true family run business where the quality is so high due to the talented chefs playing fully active roles behind all the cooking. KAEDE is now one of my favorite sushiya in PNW. 戻りたい！ほんとにありがとうございます?
We love Kaede. As new parents, we struggled to get out of the house for dates. We found Kaede and have been faithful patrons since; we go almost once a month. The food is incredible (every bite is perfection). The service has set the bar so high. The ambiance is quiet, lit for the mood, and very intimate. We always sit and the bar and not only enjoy an excellent meal, but also meditative entertainment. I recommend Kaede to everyone.
Life is short! Please treat yourself kindly and get a reservation to this place! I sat at the sushi bar and I really enjoyed watching the master chef skillfully prepare some exquisite food, every action was like carefully orchestrated! Not only did he have to create an edible delicacy out of chunky piece of fish, but also turn it into a piece of art, from selecting the plate, to adding all the fine details onto the fish, the subtle flavors and the harmony! And I got to watch it all happen in front of my eyes! I went by myself and didn't feel awkward at all! This place is near where I live, so the situation is quite dangerous now, lol!
Great food and service. Would definitely return.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best sushi ever. We've been here multiple times and it's always spectacular. Impeccable service, delicate and balanced flavors. There's nothing else like it. It's honestly our favorite restaurant in Portland. If I could change anything I'd love for the jazz to be a little louder, and I wish they accepted reservations for more than two. But I respect their decision and wouldn't want larger parties to impact their ability to maintain quality. It's just such a special place we wish we could share it with more people.
Excellent. I always prefer quality food and service over atmosphere, and this place delivers. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and some unique dishes to try. The atmosphere is just fine, but nothing special. My one critique is no ability to have a cocktail. Not a deal killer as I like sake, but it would be a nice option.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Sushi, Roll
Oh! My gosh! Incredible! Perfection! Atmosphere, service and the food; totally enjoyable! What a jewel! I have eaten at practically every Sushi Bar in this region, and bar none it's the best! But it's a little spendy, but worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent! Can't wait to come back to Kaede. Fish tasted very fresh, menu included fish choices not found at most sushi restaurants. Sushi was extremely delicious, ambiance nice and cozy, service was great!
Kaede is quite simply the best sushi in Portland, and likely for many miles farther afield. My wife is originally from Tokyo and I lived there for a long while -- Kaede is the only sushi restaurant we've been to in Portland that looks, feels, and (most importantly) tastes like a Tokyo sushi restaurant. The fish--most of which are shipped in from Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market--are fresh and flavorful, with thoughtful additions from the chef that range from traditional to innovative (such as shiso leaf or pickled jalapeno). We generally pair one order (each) of the premium nigiri omakase with one or two sushi rolls (such as the Saba Battera) to make sure we leave nice and full, with starters like the Dungeness crab miso soup or kushi katsu (fried scallops) and desserts like the sake kasu tiramisu bookending our meal. Much like the fish, Kaede's extensive sake and beer menu includes several items imported from Japan, including Orion beer -- an Okinawan staple that is hard to come by in area restaurants (and that's actually priced well here given how expensive it is at the few local grocery stores that carry it). Last but not least, the vibe here feels straight out of Naka-Meguro or some other trendy Tokyo neighborhood, with thoughtful design touches, great ambience, and a welcoming staff. An absolute 10 out of 10, and then some. Gochisousamadeshita!